Today we finally got the boys!! It was such an awesome experience. All of their teachers and caregivers were there. They came into the room carrying flowers and gifts that they had made for each of us. They had made a picture book for Darin, a necklace for me, and earrings for each of the girls along with cards. They were a bit shy but gave us all big hugs and smiles. Darin asked the director to translate a message to each one of them that he was their father forever, he loved them, and he would give his life for them. There were tears all around!
The care they were given while in the orphanage was excellent we can tell. Everyone loved them and though they were sad to see them go, they are all very excited to know that they finally have a family after 3 years of waiting.
We spent the day drawing, reading, swimming, eating (the younger one is a bottomless pit:), doing puzzles, building with Legos, playing Play-Doh. That's pretty much all we brought to do and we did it all in one day! What will we do for 3 more weeks?!?!
They are amazing little guys! They are both very smart, obedient (so far:), loving, playful, and very willing to work at bridging the communication barrier.
We are having so much fun! What a blessing to finally have them in our family!
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The Capra's are so so so excited for you guys~ I can not wait to meet these adorable boys! Thanks for letting us share all of this with your family. The frustration when nothing seemed to be going right, the excitement when it finally did start going well, and the tears when you finally got them. I am so glad it is finally here! Hug them for me and tell them right off that Lori will be their favorite :) Love you all!!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is I have goosebumps all over! Congratulations-thanks for sending the pictures. Love you guys! Big hugs from the Johnsons
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